Rwanda has a little bit of everything.

Kigali is clean, green and full of life. There are cosy cafés, art galleries, busy markets and great food on almost every corner. When the sun goes down, the rooftop bars and music spots wake up.

A visit to the Kigali Genocide Memorial is an important part of understanding Rwanda. It tells the story of the 1994 Genocide against the Tutsi and honours the more than one million lives lost. It's a place for quiet reflection and learning. It also helps explain how far the country has come.

Musanze sits at the foot of the Virunga volcanoes. Expect misty mornings, green hills and some of the best hiking in Rwanda. It's also a great place to learn about local culture and conservation.

Rolling savannah, lakes and wide open skies. Akagera is Rwanda's place for game drives and a great spot to learn how conservation is bringing wildlife back. Animals are wild, so sightings are never guaranteed. That's part of the fun.

Lake Kivu is where you slow down. Rubavu has sandy shores, lakeside cafés and long lunches by the water. Boat trips, coffee culture and fishing villages make it a lovely place to unwind.

Nyungwe is one of the oldest rainforests in Africa and it's bursting with life. Hundreds of bird species, primates and plants call it home. Walking above the trees on the canopy walkway is something you won't forget quickly.

Nyanza was once the seat of Rwanda's kings. The King's Palace Museum shows how royal life looked, with a traditional thatched palace and the famous long horned Inyambo cattle. It's a beautiful way to learn about Rwandan heritage and culture.

Lake Muhazi is a long, calm lake not far from Kigali. It's the kind of place for fresh air, a lakeside meal and a quiet afternoon on the water.